Neighbourhood Notes

“Elaine’s Fish & Chips”

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 245, 575 Jean-Marie Landry Ave., Dorval will hold “Elaine’s Fish & Chips” on Saturday, February 18, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $11.00 R.S.V.P.: 514-631-5786 or 514-626-7910.

Fund Raiser and Dance at the Legion

The Royal Canadian Legion 85/90 Lachine (3015 Henri Dunant) is having a Fund Raiser and Dance for the Montreal Children Hospital on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Snacks will be served. Price: $10.00. Please call 514 637-8002.

St. Patrick Dinner Dance will be held at The Royal Canadian Legion on March 17, 2012. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Dance 7:00 p.m. Tickets $.15.00 pp. For reservation please call at 514 236-5867.

Dorval Horticultural Society

Dorval Horticultural Society will hold its next meeting on Monday February 27 at the Dorval Community Centre, 1335, Lakeshore Road, Dorval starting at 7.30 p.m. The speaker will be Claude Gagné who will give an illustrated talk on how to use stone in the garden. Newcomers are welcome. Guest fee is $5. (www.dorvalhort.com).

Dealing with debts workshop

You are in debt and you find it hard to cope? Get informed on some solutions by registering at ACEF’s free workshop «Dealing with debts» on Monday March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Registrations are open starting February 20 at 514 362-1771. Welcome to all.

St. Patrick’s Day Supper

St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 377 – 44th Avenue, Lachine will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Supper, on Friday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by the Men of the congregation. This will feature their popular Irish stew, dessert, tea and coffee ($12 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and a family rate of $28). There will be door prizes and entertainment. No tickets will be sold at the door. Reserve early by calling 514- 634-1965 for tickets or stop by at the Church.

Extended Hands

Extended Hands of Lachine needs volunteers for two administrative support positions: as office assistant to assist with client registration, as fundraising and special events assistant to assist with soliciting donations, grant writing and implementation of fund raising strategies. Please contact Melissa Doyle: 514 538-1942. (info@extendedhands.net ).

Dorval Elementary Pre-K School

The bilingual, structured program, now going on its 18th year, is a half-day (Monday to Thursday) pedagogical program designed to ready the children for their kindergarten year. For info, please call Antonella Baratta at 514-947-7899 (dorvalelementarypre-k@sympatico.ca).

Dorval Preschool Coop

The Dorval Preschool Coop offers 3- and 4- year-olds a bilingual learn-through-play program to prepare children for kindergarten at the Sarto Desnoyers Center. The learn-through-play philosophy is realized with a dynamic curriculum of themes, play stations and opportunities to explore and socialize. Please call before hand to get an appointment at 514-633-4000.

Dorval Strathmore Pre-kindergarten

Bilingual, structured program, 4 year old pre-kindergarten program, operates Monday through Thursday from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. Your child must be four years old by September 30th 2011 to be admissible (some exceptions do apply). Children do not have to satisfy eligibility requirements for English Education in Quebec to attend our pre-k nor are they required to be residents of Dorval. For more information please call 514-947-7899.

AWISH (Arthritis West Island)

Do you, or a family member, suffer from arthritis or scleroderma? Arthritis West Island (AWISH) offers support group meetings available for anyone seeking help. Arthritis – A positive approach to the disease. A 6-week daytime course taught by a licensed physiotherapist. Begins April 10, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at 750 Dawson Ave in Dorval. To register call 514-631-3288.

First Aid & CPR courses

Pointe-Claire CPR is offering certified First Aid & CPR courses (all levels). For more information please call at 514 630-1214.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

Meals on Wheels Lachine is in need of deliverers, who along with a driver, deliver meals to our seniors in Lachine. We are also in need of a couple of volunteers to help clean up after the meals are prepared in the kitchen located at Summerlea United Church, 225 – 50th Avenue, Lachine. Call Susan at 514 634-2651 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

« Beginners Computing »

« Beginners Computing »is offering workshops on how to operate a computer. These sessions are for the 50+ generation who want helpful information on computer basics and practices. Workshops are offered on Wednesday afternoons, from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Johns United Church, 98 Aurora Ave. in Pointe Claire. For registration and details call at 514 631-1456.

Dorval Social Dance Club

The Dorval Social Dance Club offers its members dance classes in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Classes are held at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Center. The classes are one hour in length. For information and registration call 514 634-9019.

West Island Citizen Advocacy

West Island Citizen Advocacy is a Centraide/WICS community organization which matches volunteer citizen advocates with people experiencing a handicapping condition or with seniors. For more information, please phone Mimi at 514-631-9151.